Stravinsky Sequence Music Research

Author: Gao Jiajia
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Publish Date: 2003-10-01
Features: This book analyzes over 20 late serial works by Stravinsky, exploring how this highly accomplished and influential composer integrated twelve-tone serial techniques into his creative process. It examines the composition of the sequences, their horizontal progression and vertical structure, linear melodic characteristics, textural features, rhythmic and metric characteristics, orchestration features, and the overall formal structure of the serial works. The study investigates the innovations and developments in Stravinsky's application of serial techniques and evaluates their artistic value.